Hanoi then and now

03:10, 13/10/2011

Many of Hanoi's historical relics maintain their original features even after hundreds of years. However, the city has also changed into a modern, green urban area.

Many of Hanoi's historical relics maintain their original features even after hundreds of years. However, the city has also changed into a modern, green urban area.

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Hoa Phong Tower, and the famous Turtle Tower at the heart of Hanoi
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Many old houses still remain today on Hang Bong Street in Hanoi's famous Old Quarter
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The Hanoi Flag Tower in 1900 and today
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Dong Xuan market in the 19th century is very similar to its appearance today
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The corner of Ma May Street, then and now
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Quan Su Street (in black and white) and the K Cancer Hospital on the street now
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The ancient Hanoi Royal Citadel has not changed much in the past 100 years

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The Hang Dau Water Tower
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Construction on the Hanoi Opera House began in 1901 and was completed in 1911

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Hanoi's development after 1000 years…
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Becoming a modern and green city
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Modern Hanoi at night
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Combining the old and the new
(Source: VOV)